Name: Chicken Shawarma Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 cups mixed greens; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp water

Chicken Shawarma Salad Recipe

Mariana Kao Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Chicken Shawarma Salad Recipe

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Salt and pepper to taste
8 cups mixed greens
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp water

Instructions

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tahini, and water until smooth. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Divide the salad among four plates and top each with sliced grilled chicken.
Serve the chicken shawarma salad immediately.

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 75mg
Sodium : 250mg
Total Carbohydrates : 16g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 5g
Protein : 38g

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